The above picture is how I use the Number Anchor Chartsas part of my Daily Focus Board.

I use all of the 8.5”x 11” Number Anchor Charts along the top of my math focus board for the students to see during small group. I use the 5.5”x 8.5” size number anchor chart cards as part of my daily focus. I pin the numbers that I am focusing on for that week on the board. I also use them as flashcards. The 4.25”x 5.5” size number anchor chart cards I use in my writing center for the students to use to practice writing and identifying the number.

Directions: It is recommended to print on card stock and laminate for durability.

Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards:

Mathematics
CD-MA4.4b Sorts and classifies objects using one or more attributes or relationships.
CD-MA4.4c Creates and extends simple, repeating patterns.
CD-MA2.4b Counts at least 10 objects using one-to-one correspondence.

I use the 5.5” x 8.5” Rocket Numbers 1 to 32 on the floor in my classroom. This is where the students lineup to leave the room. I reserve number 1 as the line leader’s spot, number 2 as the door holder’s spot, and since I have only 22 students; number 22 is reserved for my caboose. To vary how the students line-up I use the 2.25” x 3.25” size Rocket Numbers. At the beginning of the year, I draw the number from my jar and the student takes the smaller number rocket has to match up the number on the floor using 1:1 correspondence. As the year progresses I will show them the number and they will have to find the matching number. At the end of the year I will call the number out and they will have to find it on the floor without visual support.

Below is a picture of the Number Rockets in use in my Pre-K classroom. Each rock is on of 10 primary colors. Another idea to vary the way the students lineup is to call out a color rocket and have the students find the matching color rocket to stand on.

This is the first school year that I have used the Alphabet Anchor Chart cards in my Pre-K classroom. The students like the bright colors and simple graphics. I designed the Alphabet Anchor Charts to use as an alphabet frieze, my Daily Focus Board, and flashcards for my Writing Center. The picture below show the letter cards for Tt, Hh, and Ss. The 5.5" x 8.5" size cards in use on my Daily Focus Board.

Alphabet Anchor Charts include the following:
Each alphabet anchor chart contains the upper and lowercase letters, (3) pictures starting with the letter and the name of the picture under it, and at least (4) additional words beginning with the letter. The only exception is the letter Xx. The letter “X” contains words that have the letter “X” in it. Each alphabet anchor chart is color coordinated to match the chevron border. The alphabet anchor charts come in three sizes:

I use all of the 8.5”x 11” Alphabet Anchor Charts along the top of my dry erase board for the students to see during large group. I use the 5.5”x 8.5” size alphabet anchor chart cards as part of my daily focus. I pin the letters that I am focusing on for that week on the board. I also use them as flashcards. The 4.25”x 5.5” size alphabet anchor chart cards I use in my writing center for the students to use to practice writing, identifying the letter, and words starting with that letter.

Directions: It is recommended to print on card stock and laminate for durability.

Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards:

Language and LiteracyCLL1.4a Listens and responds on topic to conversations and group discussions for an extended period.CLL1.4b Listens to and follows multi-step directions.CLL1.4c Extends/expands thoughts or ideas expressed.CLL6.4c Isolates the initial (beginning) sounds in words with adult guidance.CLL7.4a With prompting and support, recognizes and names some upper/lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Decorate a box with the letter "R". Inside the box place items or pictures of items that begin with the letter "R". This also works well if you use pictures, and have each child in turn draw out one picture and tell it's name and what they would do with it.

Acrobatic "R"'sDivide the children into groups of threes. Have the children in each group lie on the floor and use their bodies to form the letter "R". Let the children in each group trade places and form the letter "R" again, so each child gets a turn at being a different part of the "R".

Fill in the Missing Word: All of your guesses should begin with the /r/ sound like in robot.

I have a handle. I am used to gather up leaves outside. I am a __________. (rake)

I can be made of silver or gold. You wear me on your finger. I am a ___________. (ring)

I am the color of cherries, strawberries, and crayons. I am the color _______. (red)

I have two long sides and two short size. I am the shape of a door. What shape am I? _________. (rectangle)

Circle and Find: Have students practice reading environmental print. Use newspapers, junk mail, and/or sales flyers and have them highlight all of the letter Rr’s using a highlighter.

Read the Sentence! Count the Words!:Directions: Read the sentence. Count how many words begin with the /r/ sound. Count how many words are in the sentence.

I like the color red. __________

I like my green robot. __________

I like raisins. __________

I like to rake leaves. __________

YouTube.com Educational Links:

I have put together a collection of songs and read a-loud books about the Letter R.

Note: All books and songs are copyrighted by original owners. Youtube links change periodically. If you find a broken link please email me at:lanieslittlelearners@gmail.com

Book List:

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SMARTBoard Activities:There are over 35 pages of interactive activities to promote and reinforce letter, critical thinking, and math concepts. All About the Letter Rr is perfect for whole group, small group, and individual practice on the SMARTBoard or on a computer with the SMARTNotebook software installed.

Decorate a box with the letter "Q". Inside the box place items or pictures of items that begin with the letter "Q". This also works well if you use pictures, and have each child in turn draw out one picture and tell it's name and what they would do with it.

Acrobatic "Q"'sDivide the children into groups of threes. Have the children in each group lie on the floor and use their bodies to form the letter "Q". Let the children in each group trade places and form the letter "Q" again, so each child gets a turn at being a different part of the "Q".

Fill in the Missing Word: All of your guesses should begin with the /qu/ sound like in quarter.

It's a blanket made up of many pieces sewed together. It's a __________. (quilt)

It's round, and worth .25 cents. It is a ___________. (quarter)

When we are in the library we must be _______. (quiet)

It's a small wild bird that lives in a covey. It can not fly but flutters like a chicken. It's a _________. (quail)

Circle and Find: Have students practice reading environmental print. Use newspapers, junk mail, and/or sales flyers and have them highlight all of the letter Qq’s using a highlighter.

Read the Sentence! Count the Words!:Directions: Read the sentence. Count how many words begin with the /qu/ sound. Count how many words are in the sentence.

I see the queen. __________

I see a quail. __________

I see a quiet boy. __________

I see a quilt. __________

YouTube.com Educational Links:

I have put together a collection of songs and read a-loud books about the Letter Q.

Note: All books and songs are copyrighted by original owners. Youtube links change periodically. If you find a broken link please email me at:lanieslittlelearners@gmail.com

Book List:

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SMARTBoard Activities:There are over 35 pages of interactive activities to promote and reinforce letter, critical thinking, and math concepts. All About the Letter Qq is perfect for whole group, small group, and individual practice on the SMARTBoard or on a computer with the SMARTNotebook software installed.

Decorate a box with the letter "P". Inside the box place items or pictures of items that begin with the letter "P". This also works well if you use pictures, and have each child in turn draw out one picture and tell it's name and what they would do with it.

Acrobatic "P"'sDivide the children into groups of threes. Have the children in each group lie on the floor and use their bodies to form the letter "P". Let the children in each group trade places and form the letter "P" again, so each child gets a turn at being a different part of the "P". Take picture of the kids making the letters and make an alphabet book for the library.

Fill in the Missing Word: All of your guesses should begin with the /p/ sound like in pig.

I am an animal. I am a type of bear. I am black and white. I am a __________. (panda bear)

I am an animal. I can be big or small. Sometimes I am pink and squeal. I am a ___________. (pig)

On my birthday I will invite my friends to come to my _______. (party)

The color you make by mixing red and white is ________. (pink)

Circle and Find: Have students practice reading environmental print. Use newspapers, junk mail, and/or sales flyers and have them highlight all of the letter Pp’s using a highlighter.

Read the Sentence! Count the Words!:Directions: Read the sentence. Count how many words begin with the /p/ sound. Count how many words are in the sentence.

I see the pink pig. __________

I see a purple pen. __________

I see pickles. __________

I see a big stack of pancakes. __________

YouTube.com Educational Links:

I have put together a collection of songs and read a-loud books about the Letter P.

Note: All books and songs are copyrighted by original owners. Youtube links change periodically. If you find a broken link please email me at:lanieslittlelearners@gmail.com

Book List:

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SMARTBoard Activities:

There are over 45 pages of interactive activities to promote and reinforce letter, critical thinking, and math concepts. All About the Letter Pp is perfect for whole group, small group, and individual practice on the SMARTBoard or on a computer with the SMARTNotebook software installed.